Who we are says a lot about the bank we've become
“I am pleased to welcome you to U&I Microfinance Bank. U&I is a unique bank that provides financial solutions to community members in Kenya. The fast growing microfinance institution was established in 2007 in response to the vision 2030 objective of facilitating economic growth through community financial inclusion.
Our Vision is to be the most preferred Micro Finance Provider in Kenya and to portray individual commitment to serve each other and our customers exceptionally.
On behalf of our great team, I have the pleasure of welcoming all customers, partners, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders who wish to join us and be part of this developing story of success in community banking.”
U & I Microfinance bank is a licensed Microfinance Bank Institution, targeting micro-businesses and SME’s by providing working capital, facilitating technological improvements, business innovations and is committed to becoming the leading Microfinance Bank through provision of quality services.
We began operations in 2007 as a credit only microfinance institution but in 2013 it was granted a licence to operate as a deposit –taking microfinance institution. In April 2017, Central Bank of Kenya granted U&I Microfinance a National Licence hence the conversion from community microfinance to a nationwide microfinance.
We currently have five branches, in Nairobi County (Asili and Gikomba branches), Kiambu County (Thika and Ruiru branch), Machakos County (Matuu branch) and Head Office being in Nairobi CBD.
Over the years, the Bank has won several awards most recently as follows:
Think Business Banking Awards 2024
| CATEGORY | CLASS |
| Overall Best Microfinance Bank in Kenya | Winner |
| Best Microfinance Bank in Product Innovation | 1st Runner Up |